Update garbage collection rates and contamination fees

Why This Vote Matters

The council unanimously approved the first reading of new garbage collection rates that would allow waste companies to charge residents higher fees for putting incorrect items in recycling or yard waste bins. This is the first step in a two-part approval process, with a second reading scheduled in two weeks before the rates take effect. The new rates would replace the current fee structure that hasn't been updated in several years. While no specific dollar amounts were provided, residents could face higher costs if they consistently contaminate their recycling or yard waste bins with inappropriate materials.

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